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Politics
Anusuya Lahiri

Google Disables Google Maps For Ukraine; Bans Russia Owned RT's Mobile App

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  • Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google temporarily disabled some Google Maps tools for Ukraine, which provide live information about traffic conditions, Reuters reports.
  • After consulting with sources, including regional authorities, Google globally disabled the Google Maps traffic layer and live information.
  • Ukraine faced attacks from Russian forces who invaded the country on February 24.
  • Related Content: Facebook Follows Twitter, Shares Security Tips For Ukraine's Users
  • Google said live traffic information remained available to drivers using its turn-by-turn navigation features in the area.
  • Google also banned downloads of Russian state-owned media outlet RT's mobile app on Ukrainian at the Kyiv government's request.
  • Google blocked RT and other channels from receiving money for ads on their websites, apps, and YouTube videos, similar to a move by Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB) Facebook after the invasion.
  • Price Action: GOOG shares closed higher by 1.39% at $2,690.39 on Friday.
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